Our fully Guided Vacation Experiences

Led throughout by an experienced Travel Director and Driver Guide, all your needs are taken care of. Ranging between 4 to 20 days in length, all breakfasts are included, plus up to half of your dinners. Guided Vacations are a great way to make new friends!

You deserve a Short Break

Ranging from 2 to 7 days length, Short Breaks combine the must-see highlights of a destination with your choice from three accommodation standards, plus selected meals. Travel with different Driver Guides and a new group of like-minded travellers each day.

Journey to amazing places

Rich and immersive experiences in an intimate group setting of less than 20 like-minded travellers and no kids under 12years. Luxury transport, boutique retreats, lodges and resorts with great cuisine to match – be inspired!

Great value holidays

Affordable, easy going small group adventures of approximately 20 guests. With a focus on value for money, our Driver Guides will share with you authentic Australian experiences and must-see experiences of each destination we visit.

The Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest

There is so much to see in magnificant Tropical North Queensland. Choose from a selection of tours to the Kuranda Scenic Railway, Tjapukai Cultural Park, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Mossman Gorge, Daintree River and Cape Tribulation.

Highlights

Itinerary

As this Short Break departs at 7.15am, accommodation will need to be pre-booked for the previous night.

Day 1: Darwin - Kakadu National Park

Cruise on the Adelaide River, home to over 1,600 crocodiles, on the Jumping Crocodile cruise. See these prehistoric creatures up-close as your local guide entices the crocodiles to leap out of the water. Then you’ll travel into Kakadu National Park. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometres, World Heritage listed Kakadu. The combination of mangrove fringed coastal areas, expansive flood plains, lowland hills, and open woodland and forest habitats, make Kakadu one of the most diverse landscapes you’ll ever experience. It’s home to a myriad of animals, hundreds of bird species and thousands of different insects and plants. Enjoy lunch in Kakadu National Park before a stop at the Bowali Visitor Centre. Continue to Ubirr, where you’ll climb up through the ancient Aboriginal rock art galleries, believed to be 20,000 years old, to the lookout for a view over the surrounding wetlands..

A scenic flight is the ideal way to appreciate the sheer scale and beauty of Kakadu and the Arnhem Land Escarpment. You’ll discover winding rivers, spectacular 1.8 billion years of continuous erosion, billabongs, flood plains and view the Archway, East Alligator River Valley, Mikinj Valley Billabongs and Magela Floodplains.

Optional Kakadu Scenic Flight (30 mins)

Day 2: Kakadu National Park – Katherine

Take a guided walk at Nourlangie to view Aboriginal rock art. Continue to Warradjan Cultural Centre, before a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong to observe saltwater crocodiles and prolific wildlife. This afternoon travel via Pine Creek to Katherine

Hotel:
Ibis Styles Katherine (Superior),
Katherine.

Included Meals: Lunch

Day 3: Katherine Gorge Cruise – Darwin

Enjoy a morning cruise through Katherine Gorge and watch for crocodiles basking in the sun. Then proceed to the informative Nitmiluk Visitor Centre for an opportunity to look around, before continuing to Edith Falls. The paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls is safe for swimming throughout most of the year (conditions permitting). Stop at Adelaide River War Cemetery, en route to Darwin.

Day 4: Litchfield National Park - Farewell from Darwin

Follow the Stuart Highway via Batchelor to Litchfield National Park. View Florence Falls before making your way down the stairs to the plunge pool below with an opportunity to swim. Visit Tolmer Falls for a magnificent view of the water cascading down to the deep waterhole below. Venture to Wangi Falls for another opportunity for a swim in the large crystal-clear pool and an optional steady climb through the rainforest to the top of the falls. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch. A great day also for taking many interesting photos, including the amazing stands of termite mounds. Return to Darwin, arriving early evening, where your short break concludes.

Included Meals: Lunch

As this Short Break concludes at 6.00pm, you may like to pre-book accommodation for tonight.

Please Note: This itinerary is valid for travel from 1 April 2016. Due to seasonal conditions this itinerary may change without notice.

Returns

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Inclusions

Accommodation

Kakadu National Park Ticket

Breakfast (1)

Lunch (3)

Jumping Crocs Cruise

Yellow Water Billabong Cruise

Katherine Gorge Breakfast Cruise

Experienced Driver Guides

Detailed and informative commentary

Travel in an air-conditioned coach

Return airport transfers- flight details to be provided 45 days prior to travel

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes

Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen

Water bottle to hold 1 litre

Camera

Jacket in cooler months

Swimmers & towel

Fitness requirement

Low to moderate level of fitness required:

Kakadu: Small amount of walking including a 10-15 minute walk on uneven ground with a gradual climb to the viewing point. There is wheelchair access, however, this is on uneven ground and is accessible for only a small part of the walk and must have a carer to assist.

Superior (S)

Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel

1 Flinders St, Jabiru, NT 0886

The indigenous owned luxury accommodation is uniquely shaped to represent Kakadu's most famous inhabitant, the saltwater crocodile. Relax in the recently refurbished rooms, unwind in your private courtyard, by the shaded outdoor pool or take in the landscaped interior garden view from the balcony.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin

116 Esplanade, Darwin, NT 0800

Set next to Darwin Entertainment Centre and overlooking the stunning Esplanade, the welcoming DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Esplanade Darwin is only a 15 minute drive from Darwin International Airport and is the perfect place to relax after a full day of exploring the Top End. The hotel is within walking distance of the city centre and historic attractions like the War Memorial and Parliament House.

AAT Kings is Australia’s favourite guided holiday company, with over 100 years of experience. Our wide range of Day Tours, Short Breaks and Guided Holidays are the perfect way to experience the best of Australia & New Zealand.